2001 Boost Mobile V8 International Explained

Flag:New Zealand
2001 Boost Mobile V8 International
Round No:12
Season No:13
Year:2001
Series:SCS
Track Map:Pukekohe_Park_Raceway_(1990).png
Date:9–11 November
Location:Pukekohe, New Zealand
Circuit:Pukekohe Park Raceway
Weather:Friday: Overcast
Saturday: Overcast, Heavy rain
Sunday: Sunny
Race1 Laps:31
Race1 Dist:87
Pole1: Greg Murphy
Pole1 Team:Tom Walkinshaw Racing Australia
Pole1 Time:56.9052
Winner1: Greg Murphy
Winner1 Team:Tom Walkinshaw Racing Australia
Winner1 Time:32:40.8068
Race2 Laps:36
Race2 Dist:100
Winner2: Greg Murphy
Winner2 Team:Tom Walkinshaw Racing Australia
Winner2 Time:35:57.9519
Race3 Laps:36
Race3 Dist:100
Winner3: Greg Murphy
Winner3 Team:Tom Walkinshaw Racing Australia
Winner3 Time:39:47.0899
First Round: Greg Murphy
First Round Team:Tom Walkinshaw Racing Australia
First Pts:288
Second Round: Mark Skaife
Second Round Team:Holden Racing Team
Second Pts:240
Third Round: Marcos Ambrose
Third Round Team:Stone Brothers Racing
Third Pts:232

The 2001 Boost Mobile V8 International was the twelfth round of the 2001 Shell Championship Series. This was the first V8 Supercar event in New Zealand since the 1996 Mobil New Zealand Sprints and the first time as part of the official calendar. It was held on the weekend of 9 to 11 November at Pukekohe Park Raceway in New Zealand.

In this event, Greg Murphy dominated the weekend at Pukekohe, grabbing three race wins from three and entered the weekend with high expectations. After grabbing provisional pole position, he went on to convert that into a top-ten shootout pole – a first for the 2001 season. The first race was marred due to torrential downpour that resulted in the race being red flagged and ultimately ended prematurely. Shortly thereafter, Mark Larkham was erroneously declared the winner despite the notable handicap of having retired from the race before said red flag was shown. After an appeal from Murphy's team, the Kiwi was declared the winner less than 24 hours later.[1]

Mark Skaife would also clinch his fourth Australian Touring Car championship with a round to spare after title rival Russell Ingall experienced a difficult weekend.

Background

The 2001 Boost Mobile V8 International heralded the first ever overseas championship event for the V8 Supercar series, although it wasn't the first time that V8 Supercar racing was held at the Pukekohe Park Raceway. In 1996, the Mobil New Zealand Sprints saw the V8 Supercars come across the ditch for the first time, although these events were not part of the 1996 Australian Touring Car Championship calendar.

Skaife entered the round with a chance to clinch the championship with one round to spare. His title rival, Ingall, was still in with an outside chance should Skaife had run into troubles throughout the weekend. Although with 455 points between the two drivers, and only 576 maximium for the last two rounds, Skaife was the overwhelming favourite to retain his crown.

Owing to internal disputes, Briggs Motorsport announced that John Bowe would be replaced for the final two rounds by his endurance co-driver and newly-crowned Konica V8 Supercar champion, Simon Wills.[2] [3] Angus Fogg would return to the series in his first solo appearance since the Clipsal 500.

Wills' inclusion on the grid meant that the inaugural New Zealand championship event would have seven Kiwi drivers competing. Others included Murphy, Fogg, Jason Richards, Steven Richards, Paul Radisich and John Faulkner. Along with the drivers, this event marked the first 'home' event for the New Zealand-based team, Team Kiwi Racing.

Race report

Qualifying

Murphy secured provisional pole position on Friday to secure his place in the shootout, being the only driver to set a time under the 57 second bracket.

PosNoNameTeamVehicleTime
1align=center 51 Greg MurphyTom Walkinshaw Racing AustraliaHolden Commodore (VX)0:56.9591
2align=center 1 Mark SkaifeHolden Racing TeamHolden Commodore (VX)0:57.0133
3align=center 4 Marcos AmbroseStone Brothers RacingFord Falcon (AU)0:57.0813
4align=center 2 Jason BrightHolden Racing TeamHolden Commodore (VX)0:57.1044
5align=center 11 Larry PerkinsPerkins EngineeringHolden Commodore (VX)0:57.2896
6align=center 15 Todd KellyTom Walkinshaw Racing AustraliaHolden Commodore (VX)0:57.3174
7align=center 00 Craig LowndesGibson MotorsportFord Falcon (AU)0:57.4036
8align=center 5 Glenn SetonGlenn Seton RacingFord Falcon (AU)0:57.4745
9align=center 8 Russell IngallPerkins EngineeringHolden Commodore (VX)0:57.4811
10align=center 31 Steven EllerySteven Ellery RacingFord Falcon (AU)0:57.5573
11align=center 9 David BesnardStone Brothers RacingFord Falcon (AU)0:57.5687
12align=center 18 Paul RadisichDick Johnson RacingFord Falcon (AU)0:57.6122
13align=center 600 Simon WillsBriggs MotorsportFord Falcon (AU)0:57.6191
14align=center 17 Steven JohnsonDick Johnson RacingFord Falcon (AU)0:57.6295
15align=center 6 Steven RichardsGlenn Seton RacingFord Falcon (AU)0:57.6705
16align=center 021 Jason RichardsTeam Kiwi RacingHolden Commodore (VT)0:57.7624
17align=center 10 Mark LarkhamLarkham MotorsportFord Falcon (AU)0:57.7665
18align=center 54 Tony LonghurstRod Nash RacingHolden Commodore (VX)0:57.7760
19align=center 34 Garth TanderGarry Rogers MotorsportHolden Commodore (VX)0:57.7993
20align=center 43 Paul WeelPaul Weel RacingFord Falcon (AU)0:57.8918
21align=center 35 Jason BargwannaGarry Rogers MotorsportHolden Commodore (VX)0:58.0055
22align=center 777 Angus FoggTeam Kiwi RacingHolden Commodore (VT)0:58.2709
23align=center 3 Cameron McConvilleLansvale Racing TeamHolden Commodore (VX)0:58.2856
24align=center 21 Brad JonesBrad Jones RacingFord Falcon (AU)0:58.3434
25align=center 24 Paul RomanoRomano RacingHolden Commodore (VX)0:58.4063
26align=center 67 Paul MorrisPaul Morris MotorsportHolden Commodore (VT)0:58.4992
27align=center 75 Anthony TrattPaul Little RacingFord Falcon (AU)0:58.5299
28align=center 7 Rodney ForbesGibson MotorsportFord Falcon (AU)0:58.5363
29align=center 14 Tomas MezeraImrie Motor SportHolden Commodore (VX)0:58.9099
30align=center 46 John FaulknerJohn Faulkner RacingHolden Commodore (VT)0:59.0430
Source(s): [4]

Top Ten Shootout

Murphy became the first driver in 2001 to convert his provisional pole position into a top-ten shootout pole, much to the crowds adulation. He also remained the only driver to set a time under 57 seconds. Ingall's quest to reign in Skaife's championship lead hit a setback when he encountered gearbox problems, relegating him to tenth. With Skaife securing second on the grid, the defending champion needed only to finish ahead of Ingall in the first race of the weekend to clinch the title.[5]

PosNoNameTeamVehicleTime
1align=center 51 Greg MurphyTom Walkinshaw Racing AustraliaHolden Commodore (VX)0:56.9052
2align=center 1 Mark SkaifeHolden Racing TeamHolden Commodore (VX)0:57.0313
3align=center 4 Marcos AmbroseStone Brothers RacingFord Falcon (AU)0:57.1585
4align=center 15 Todd KellyTom Walkinshaw Racing AustraliaHolden Commodore (VX)0:57.1808
5align=center 11 Larry PerkinsPerkins EngineeringHolden Commodore (VX)0:57.2542
6align=center 00 Craig LowndesGibson MotorsportFord Falcon (AU)0:57.3524
7align=center 5 Glenn SetonGlenn Seton RacingFord Falcon (AU)0:57.3687
8align=center 2 Jason BrightHolden Racing TeamHolden Commodore (VX)0:57.5033
9align=center 31 Steven EllerySteven Ellery RacingFord Falcon (AU)0:57.7089
10align=center 8 Russell IngallPerkins EngineeringHolden Commodore (VX)1:06.8529
Source(s): [6]

Race 1

Run in overcast conditions, it didn't take long for drama to unfold. Jason Bright misjudged his braking heading into the hairpin, sending Craig Lowndes into a spin and left him stranded sideways across the track. Multiple cars careened into him, including Glenn Seton, who incurred extensive damage to the front and rear of his Falcon.

Up the front, Murphy set the pace early on while Skaife and Marcos Ambrose opted to complete their mandatory pitstops as soon as possible. The sheer pace of the Kmart driver and the short nature of the circuit meant Ambrose was immediately put a lap down. Although, this was temporary, as Murphy would peel off for his pitstop merely two laps later. Exiting the pits, Steven Richards' engine expired, forcing him out of the race, ending a torrid day for Glenn Seton Racing. Multiple drivers held off their mandatory pitstops, waiting for looming rain to intervene to their advantage. One of these drivers was Simon Wills, who was making his solo main game debut. He was hindered somewhat after being stuck behind Paul Radisich who was desperate not to go a lap down. By this time, light rain began to fall upon the circuit.

Bright and Ingall came to blows at turn two, resulting in a spin for Ingall and front guard damage for Bright, who experienced great difficulty attempting to get back to pitlane. Murphy began eating into Wills' lead at the rate of up to two seconds per lap. The Briggs outfit still hoping for the intervention of rain. Grip had reduced at this point, but there was nowhere near enough surface water to warrant a switch to wet-weather tyres. Eventually, Briggs relented and Wills pitted for contemporary dry weather tyres. Shortly afterwards, much to their dismay, the rain had arrived. Drivers began peeling in for wet weather tyres. With the exception of a few drivers now rolling the dice with slick tyres on a wet track. This included Anthony Tratt, Paul Morris, and new race leader, Mark Larkham.

By lap 30, the circuit was completely drenched. Those on slick tyres were barely able to keep their cars on the track and were forced to drive at a significantly slower pace compared to those on wets. Even those on the optimum tyre however were struggling. Visiblity was reduced to dangerous levels and eventually the surface water began catching out drivers. Fogg had beached himself in the hairpin bunker, completing an otherwise disastrous day of 'racing' for him. Soon after, Morris spun at Ford Mountain, hit the wall and was out of the race. At the same time, Murphy had passed Larkham for the lead at the hairpin as the Karcher Falcon struggled to put its power to the road, before eventually crashing at the same point were Morris had gone off moments before. Tratt would join both of them seconds later.

With cars dropping out everywhere around the circuit, visibility down to zero, and cars struggling for grip, even on wet weather tyres, the decision was made to end the race early, with race results reverting to the lap previous to when the red flag was shown. Given Murphy had completed more than lap by the time the red flag was shown, he should have been declared the winner. Instead, Larkham was declared the victor, despite him having crashed two laps prior to the session being declared. After lodging an appeal, Murphy was subsequently declared the winner, but not after Murphy vented his frustrations to the media, questioning the integrity of the V8 Supercar officials.

Down the field, Ambrose and Skaife completed the podium, with the latter claiming his fourth Australian Touring Car title with five races to spare. Having clinched the title, Skaife pledged to assist teammate Bright to secure second in the championship ahead of Ingall in the remaining races. Many lauded Jason Richards' performance after finishing fourth, in what was widely acknowledged not to be amongst the best machinery on the grid. Other commendable performances down the grid included Tony Longhurst in sixth, Garth Tander in seventh, and Tomas Mezera in the Imrie Motor Sport car who climbed 17 positions from his original grid slot.

PosNoNameTeamLapsTimeGrid
1align=center 51 Greg MurphyTom Walkinshaw Racing Australiaalign=center 3132min 40.8060secalign=center 1
2align=center 4 Marcos AmbroseStone Brothers Racingalign=center 31+ 9.67 align=center 3
3align=center 1 Mark SkaifeHolden Racing Teamalign=center 31+ 10.93 align=center 2
4align=center 021 Jason RichardsTeam Kiwi Racingalign=center 31+ 12.50 align=center 16
5align=center 8 Russell IngallPerkins Engineeringalign=center 31+ 13.09 align=center 10
6align=center 54 Tony LonghurstRod Nash Racingalign=center 31+ 22.49 align=center 18
7align=center 34 Garth TanderGarry Rogers Motorsportalign=center 31+ 24.27 align=center 19
8align=center 15 Todd KellyTom Walkinshaw Racing Australiaalign=center 31+ 31.04 align=center 4
9align=center 17 Steven JohnsonDick Johnson Racingalign=center 31+ 34.80 align=center 14
10align=center 35 Jason BargwannaGarry Rogers Motorsportalign=center 31+ 35.71 align=center 21
11align=center 600 Simon WillsBriggs Motorsportalign=center 31+ 45.75 align=center 13
12align=center 14 Tomas MezeraImrie Motor Sportalign=center 31+ 47.97 align=center 29
13align=center 43 Paul WeelPaul Weel Racingalign=center 31+ 48.25 align=center 20
14align=center 7 Rodney ForbesGibson Motorsportalign=center 31+ 48.60 align=center 28
15align=center 75 Anthony TrattPaul Little Racingalign=center 31+ 2:05.13 align=center 27
16align=center 11 Larry PerkinsPerkins Engineeringalign=center 30+ 1 lapalign=center 5
17align=center 18 Paul RadisichDick Johnson Racingalign=center 30+ 1 lapalign=center 12
18align=center 24 Paul RomanoRomano Racingalign=center 30+ 1 lapalign=center 25
19align=center 31 Steven EllerySteven Ellery Racingalign=center 30+ 1 lapalign=center 9
20align=center 2 Jason BrightHolden Racing Teamalign=center 30+ 1 lapalign=center 8
21align=center 21 Brad JonesBrad Jones Racingalign=center 29+ 2 lapsalign=center 24
22align=center 9 David BesnardStone Brothers Racingalign=center 29+ 2 lapsalign=center 11
23align=center 3 Cameron McConvilleLansvale Racing Teamalign=center 29+ 2 lapsalign=center 23
24align=center 00 Craig LowndesGibson Motorsportalign=center 29+ 2 lapsalign=center 24
Retalign=center 10 Mark LarkhamLarkham Motorsportalign=center 30Accidentalign=center 17
Retalign=center 67 Paul MorrisPaul Morris Motorsportalign=center 30Accidentalign=center 26
Retalign=center 777 Angus FoggTeam Kiwi Racingalign=center 27Spun offalign=center 22
Retalign=center 46 John FaulknerJohn Faulkner Racingalign=center 7Accident damagealign=center 30
Retalign=center 6 Steven RichardsGlenn Seton Racingalign=center 5Enginealign=center 15
Retalign=center 5 Glenn SetonGlenn Seton Racingalign=center 0Accident damagealign=center 7
Fastest Lap: Greg Murphy (Tom Walkinshaw Racing Australia), 0:57.8307
Source:[7]

Race 2

The championship now wrapped up, attention turned to race two. Murphy once again romped away to an early lead. Jason Richards began to struggle early as the lack of pace in the Team Kiwi Racing car became evident. Murphy and Ambrose elected to complete their mandatory pitstop at the earliest convenience. David Besnard pitted around the same time, only for his engine to develop a misfire, leaving him stranded at the pit entry.

Skaife soldiered on in the lead of the race, opting for the alternate strategy. Knowing Murphy's car was easier on its tyres, the plan was for Skaife to attempt to reign him in toward the end of the race on fresher, grippier tyres. After pitting on lap 11, Skaife emerged behind Murphy and Ambrose. After three laps, Skaife found his way past Ambrose, who chose not to fight what was clearly a faster car at the time. Kelly meanwhile received a stop/go penalty for speeding in pitlane. Ingall's race was curtailed with gearbox issues which threw him toward the bottom of the field and two laps down.

Skaife began to close on Murphy owing to the fresher tyres. The behaviour of both cars suggested Murphy and Skaife were pushing hard. Murphy began to put some distance between them both, but then Skaife closed right back up behind again with four laps remaining, suggesting perhaps he was recovering his tyres for another attack near the end. It would prove to be futile however, as Murphy remained undeterred; winning the second race of the weekend and keeping his dominant streak at Pukekohe intact.

PosNoNameTeamLapsTime / RetiredGrid
1align=center 51 Greg MurphyTom Walkinshaw Racing Australiaalign=center 3635min 57.9519secalign=center 1
2align=center 1 Mark SkaifeHolden Racing Teamalign=center 36+ 0.708align=center 3
3align=center 4 Marcos AmbroseStone Brothers Racingalign=center 36+ 7.318align=center 2
4align=center 2 Jason BrightHolden Racing Teamalign=center 36+ 22.743align=center 20
5align=center 54 Tony LonghurstRod Nash Racingalign=center 36+ 26.862align=center 6
6align=center 17 Steven JohnsonDick Johnson Racingalign=center 36+ 28.800align=center 9
7align=center 34 Garth TanderGarry Rogers Motorsportalign=center 36+ 29.194align=center 7
8align=center 18 Paul RadisichDick Johnson Racingalign=center 36+ 30.936align=center 17
9align=center 31 Steven EllerySteven Ellery Racingalign=center 36+ 31.392align=center 19
10align=center 00 Craig LowndesGibson Motorsportalign=center 36+ 43.314align=center 24
11align=center 43 Paul WeelPaul Weel Racingalign=center 36+ 47.068align=center 13
12align=center 35 Jason BargwannaGarry Rogers Motorsportalign=center 36+ 48.857align=center 10
13align=center 7 Rodney ForbesGibson Motorsportalign=center 36+ 49.216align=center 14
14align=center 5 Glenn SetonGlenn Seton Racingalign=center 36+ 50.081align=center 30
15align=center 21 Brad JonesBrad Jones Racingalign=center 36+ 55.706align=center 21
16align=center 10 Mark LarkhamLarkham Motorsportalign=center 36+ 56.765align=center 25
17align=center 11 Larry PerkinsPerkins Engineeringalign=center 36+ 57.214align=center 16
18align=center 15 Todd KellyTom Walkinshaw Racing Australiaalign=center 36+ 58.534align=center 8
19align=center 46 John FaulknerJohn Faulkner Racingalign=center 35+ 1 lapalign=center 28
20align=center 75 Anthony TrattPaul Little Racingalign=center 35+ 1 lapalign=center 15
21align=center 600 Simon WillsBriggs Motorsportalign=center 35+ 1 lapalign=center 11
22align=center 14 Tomas MezeraImrie Motor Sportalign=center 35+ 1 lapalign=center 12
23align=center 021 Jason RichardsTeam Kiwi Racingalign=center 35+ 1 lapalign=center 4
24align=center 777 Angus FoggTeam Kiwi Racingalign=center 35+ 1 lapalign=center 27
25align=center 6 Steven RichardsGlenn Seton Racingalign=center 35+ 1 lapalign=center 29
26align=center 3 Cameron McConvilleLansvale Racing Teamalign=center 34+ 2 lapsalign=center 23
27align=center 8 Russell IngallPerkins Engineeringalign=center 34+ 2 lapsalign=center 5
28align=center 24 Paul RomanoRomano Racingalign=center 34+ 2 lapsalign=center 18
Retalign=center 67 Paul MorrisPaul Morris Motorsportalign=center 8Mechanicalalign=center 26
Retalign=center 9 David BesnardStone Brothers Racingalign=center 2Enginealign=center 22
Fastest Lap: Todd Kelly (Tom Walkinshaw Racing Australia), 0:57.6916
Source: [8]

Race 3

Murphy once again leapt into the lead off the start while Ambrose bogged down, losing positions to Bright and Radisich. On lap 3, Wills was taken out at turn one, beaching his car in the gravel trap. For fear of a safety car, the majority of cars peeled in for their mandatory pitstops, including the leading pair of Murphy and Skaife. As the pit cycle concluded, Bright emerged ahead of Skaife, albeit momentarily. The newly-crowned champion surged past at the hairpin and set off after Murphy.

Jones' power steering failed on lap 10, forcing him out of the race. Not long after, Cameron McConville crashed heavily at the end of the front straight. The precarious position of the car resulted in the deployment of the safety car. On the restart, Murphy remained unchallenged. Keeping the lead until the very end. Paul Weel retired from the race with radiator damage incurred through outside assistance. At the hairpin, Paul Romano and Garth Tander spun each other two separate times, with Tander's seemingly being an act of retaliation. Radisich's first lap efforts were eradicated after he was issued a drive-through penalty for kerb-hopping.

To the adulation of the crowd, Murphy crossed the line the victor; completing the clean sweep and remaining undefeated at Pukekohe. Reaffirming his title of the 'King of Pukekohe'. Meanwhile, the Holden Racing Team were engaging in tactics to help Bright's position in the championship. On the final corner of the final lap, Skaife allowed Bright to pass him for second, which drew mild ire from the watching public. Longhurst's eighth place meant he would finish fifth for the round; a tremendous result for the underfunded Rod Nash Racing outfit.

PosNoNameTeamLapsTime / RetiredGrid
1align=center 51 Greg MurphyTom Walkinshaw Racing Australiaalign=center 3639min 47.0899secalign=center 1
2align=center 2 Jason BrightHolden Racing Teamalign=center 36+ 6.127align=center 4
3align=center 1 Mark SkaifeHolden Racing Teamalign=center 36+ 6.622align=center 2
4align=center 4 Marcos AmbroseStone Brothers Racingalign=center 36+ 7.534align=center 3
5align=center 15 Todd KellyTom Walkinshaw Racing Australiaalign=center 36+ 8.372align=center 18
6align=center 17 Steven JohnsonDick Johnson Racingalign=center 36+ 12.057align=center 6
7align=center 11 Larry PerkinsPerkins Engineeringalign=center 36+ 12.631align=center 17
8align=center 00 Craig LowndesGibson Motorsportalign=center 36+ 17.989align=center 10
9align=center 54 Tony LonghurstRod Nash Racingalign=center 36+ 18.701align=center 5
10align=center 10 Mark LarkhamLarkham Motorsportalign=center 36+ 20.244align=center 16
11align=center 8 Russell IngallPerkins Engineeringalign=center 36+ 20.563align=center 27
12align=center 31 Steven EllerySteven Ellery Racingalign=center 36+ 20.913align=center 9
13align=center 5 Glenn SetonGlenn Seton Racingalign=center 36+ 27.114align=center 14
14align=center 7 Rodney ForbesGibson Motorsportalign=center 36+ 28.403align=center 13
15align=center 35 Jason BargwannaGarry Rogers Motorsportalign=center 36+ 31.184align=center 12
16align=center 34 Garth TanderGarry Rogers Motorsportalign=center 36+ 33.103align=center 7
17align=center 46 John FaulknerJohn Faulkner Racingalign=center 36+ 34.800align=center 19
18align=center 14 Tomas MezeraImrie Motor Sportalign=center 36+ 48.173align=center 22
19align=center 18 Paul RadisichDick Johnson Racingalign=center 36+ 42.674align=center 8
20align=center 6 Steven RichardsGlenn Seton Racingalign=center 35+ 1 lapalign=center 25
21align=center 9 David BesnardStone Brothers Racingalign=center 35+ 1 lapalign=center 29
22align=center 021 Jason RichardsTeam Kiwi Racingalign=center 34+ 2 lapsalign=center 23
23align=center 24 Paul RomanoRomano Racingalign=center 34+ 2 lapsalign=center 28
24align=center 777 Angus FoggTeam Kiwi Racingalign=center 33+ 3 lapsalign=center 24
Retalign=center 43 Paul WeelPaul Weel Racingalign=center 23Radiatoralign=center 11
Retalign=center 3 Cameron McConvilleLansvale Racing Teamalign=center 15Accidentalign=center 26
Retalign=center 21 Brad JonesBrad Jones Racingalign=center 10Power steeringalign=center 15
Retalign=center 75 Anthony TrattPaul Little Racingalign=center 6Retiredalign=center 20
Retalign=center 600 Simon WillsBriggs Motorsportalign=center 2Spun offalign=center 21
Fastest Lap: Todd Kelly (Tom Walkinshaw Racing Australia), 0:57.6981
Source: [9]

Aftermath

The V8 Supercar Championship would return to Pukekohe for a further six events, with Murphy remaining largely dominant up until the end of the 2005 event. After conceding the race to Hamilton in 2008, the series would return to Pukekohe in 2013, up until the circuits closure in 2022.

This round would turn out to be Fogg's final drive in the V8 Supercar series. After this, he kept largely to the domestic racing scene in his native New Zealand.

Championship standings

NoDriverTeam
11 Mark SkaifeHolden Racing Team3290
28 Russell IngallPerkins Engineering2720
32 Jason BrightHolden Racing Team2635
451 Greg MurphyTom Walkinshaw Racing Australia2562
517 Steven JohnsonDick Johnson Racing2440

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: NZ flashback 2001: When Supercars went to Murph’s turf . Auto Action . 16 April 2024 . 2024-10-03.
  2. Web site: Briggs Mostorsport, John Bowe part company . Motorsport.com . 17 October 2001 . 2024-10-03.
  3. Web site: Wills, CAT Racing Pukekohe Park preview . Motorsport.com . 1 November 2001 . 2024-10-03.
  4. Web site: 2001 SHELL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES - ROUND 12 - PUKEKOHE PARK RACEWAY - V8 SUPERCARS - Qualifying . natsoft.com.au . 10 November 2001 . 2024-10-03.
  5. Web site: Pukekohe 'Top Ten Shootout' report . Motorsport.com . 13 November 2001 . 2024-10-03.
  6. Web site: 2001 SHELL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES - ROUND 12 - PUKEKOHE PARK RACEWAY - V8 SUPERCARS - Shootout . natsoft.com.au . 10 November 2001 . 2024-10-03.
  7. Web site: 2001 SHELL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES - ROUND 12 - PUKEKOHE PARK RACEWAY - V8 SUPERCARS - Race 1 . natsoft.com.au . 10 November 2001 . 2024-10-03.
  8. Web site: 2001 SHELL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES - ROUND 12 - PUKEKOHE PARK RACEWAY - V8 SUPERCARS - Race 2 . natsoft.com.au . 10 November 2001 . 2024-10-03.
  9. Web site: 2001 SHELL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES - ROUND 12 - PUKEKOHE PARK RACEWAY - V8 SUPERCARS - Race 3 . natsoft.com.au . 10 November 2001 . 2024-10-03.

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